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DU52 YBR

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,487 mi
Last recorded148,487 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 YBR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 148,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 146,651 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 146,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 143,862 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 139,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rubber bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner wall needs attention soon

Pass 18 Sep 2017 136,251 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 136,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 135,780 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 135,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 132,561 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 132,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 125,225 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 110,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S rear tyre sidewall damaged and perished

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 97,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door check strap insecure

eml lamp illuminated

exhaust tail pipe deteriated

Pass 9 Jun 2012 97,424 miles

drivers door check strap insecure

eml lamp illuminated

exhaust tail pipe deteriated

Pass 11 Jun 2011 84,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 71,407 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 66,245 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 54,713 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,792 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,990 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 27,865 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 27,865 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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DU52 YBR is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU52 YBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU52 YBR registered?

DU52 YBR is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is DU52 YBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 YBR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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